Exhibition

SITEX, Surat, India
Surat International Textile Exhibition

SITEX India – A key platform for Indian textile innovation

SITEX  - Surat International Textile Exhibition - is one of India’s leading trade fairs dedicated to textile machinery, technologies and solutions. Bringing together textile manufacturers, technology providers and decision‑makers, SITEX plays a central role in supporting modernization, automation and sustainability across the Indian textile value chain.

As a fast‑growing market with strong domestic demand and increasing export ambitions, India remains a strategic hub for weaving apparels, home textiles and technical textiles. SITEX offers an ideal platform to exchange on market trends, production challenges and next‑generation textile technologies.

Meet SITEX India, a leading trade fair for textile machinery and technologies, bringing together innovative weaving solutions – from warp knotting and drawing‑in to shedding with dobby, cam and Jacquard systems.

 

🗓 Next edition : 2027

📍SIECC, Sarsana, Surat
🌍Surat, Gujarat, India

 

4 days of connections, innovation, and opportunities — all in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

 

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India: A dynamic and strategic textile market

India is among the world’s largest textile producers, supported by a complete and integrated textile ecosystem. The market is characterized by:

  • High‑volume production for cloths, home textiles and furnishing fabrics
  • Rising investments in automation and productivity, driven by labor availability, cost control and delivery performance
  • Growing demand for quality and consistency, aligned with international standards
  • Expansion of technical textiles, including automotive, industrial and advanced fabric structures

To remain competitive, Indian weaving mills increasingly rely on robust, flexible and energy‑efficient machinery capable of handling frequent style changes, complex designs and diverse yarns.

Stäubli’s participation at SITEX

Stäubli Textile has been a trusted partner of Indian weaving mills for many years, supporting the market with technologies that enhance productivity, fabric quality and long‑term reliability. Each edition of SITEX is an opportunity for Stäubli to highlight its comprehensive weaving expertise, covering the entire production chain — from warp preparation systems to frame weaving, Jacquard technologies and technical textiles solutions.

Through technical exchanges, expert discussions and on‑site support, Stäubli accompanies Indian manufacturers in addressing key market challenges such as automation, quality consistency and production efficiency.

By actively participating in SITEX, Stäubli reaffirms its long‑term commitment to the Indian textile industry, supporting its development with advanced technologies, reliable performance and future‑ready automation solutions.

Why Indian textile manufacturers choose Stäubli

✔ Engineered for continuous production

Indian weaving mills operate at high capacity and often around the clock. Stäubli solutions are designed to perform reliably in intensive production conditions, ensuring stable operation, high availability and long service life.

✔ Agility for diverse and evolving markets

Serving both domestic demand and export markets requires flexibility. Stäubli weaving technologies support quick style changes, a wide variety of yarns, and frequent product switches, while maintaining production efficiency.

✔ Reproducible quality at industrial scale

Whether producing apparel, home textiles, s or technical fabrics, Stäubli machines deliver precise shedding, controlled yarn behavior and stable weaving conditions - key to achieving consistent quality over long production runs.

✔ Support close to the shop floor

Combining global expertise with local presence, Stäubli supports Indian manufacturers throughout the equipment lifecycle. Technical assistance, training, maintenance services and genuine spare parts help secure uptime and long‑term return on investment.

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

“Facing challenges is the calling card of the future. Staubli understands the intricate needs of the booming economy, the ever-evolving market throws up many challenges and Staubli takes technological strides to meet the challenges of the future.”

Sanjay Arora,
D’Decor Exports Managing Director

“We run 24/7 for 350–360 days a year. Some machines installed in 1995 are still running today. That’s the true testimony to Stäubli’s quality.”

Ajay Arora,
D’Decor Home Fabrics Managing Director

Stäubli’s Textile presence in India

India has long been a strategic market for Stäubli Textile, and the Group’s footprint there continues to expand. With five service offices located in Mumbai, Surat (Gujarat), Erode (Tamil Nadu), Ichalkaranji (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat), this strong local presence enables fast response times, builds customer trust and upholds Stäubli’s global standards of quality and performance.

Stäubli relies on dedicated local service teams comprising nearly 30 technicians, supported by global experts. These teams provide technical support, operator training and close day‑to‑day cooperation with customers, ensuring that Stäubli solutions are precisely aligned with specific production requirements.

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